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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.67, 1,316.91 and 811.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.67, 1,316.91 and 811.57 is: 1,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.67 : 1,316.91 = 811.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.67/1,316.91 = 811.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.67x = 1,316.91 × 811.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.67x = 1,068,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,764.65/951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.04

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